TJ in KY
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I recently picked up a 1952 Ford 8n sidemount, not running but not stuck, very good sheetmetal and good rear tires. I bought it at an estate auction, I don’t know how long it has been sitting. My plan is to pull plugs, put in ATF and let it soak for a few days, change the oil and prime the oil pump. It has been converted to 12 volt with a 3 wire alternator but the wiring is a mess. I plan to set a 6 volt battery in it and spin it to get a compression check. I know the carb needs rebuilt and new points and condenser and plug wires.
When I get it running I plan to check out the hydraulics to see if they need any work, if they work, no leaks from piston or turbulence at pump relief valve I will then drop the fluid and clean out thru side plates.
Would you change the hydraulic fluid before starting it up? Any other tips would be appreciated this is my first attempt to raise one from the “dead” and first time messing with one that has been converted to 12 volt.
When I get it running I plan to check out the hydraulics to see if they need any work, if they work, no leaks from piston or turbulence at pump relief valve I will then drop the fluid and clean out thru side plates.
Would you change the hydraulic fluid before starting it up? Any other tips would be appreciated this is my first attempt to raise one from the “dead” and first time messing with one that has been converted to 12 volt.